Zuidlaardermarkt
The Zuidlaardermarkt is an annual event in Zuidlaren , a village in the north of the Netherlands . The Zuidlaardermarkt always takes place on the third Tuesday in October.
The event consists of one of the largest cattle markets in Europe and a fair with around 350 stalls and fairground attractions. The fair is always in the center of the village next to the horse market. Since the foot and mouth disease in 2001 there have been no cattle here, but primarily horses. The horse market has become very popular with Dutch, German and Belgian horse dealers. The history of the Zuidlaardermarkt goes back to the 12th century , the first market took place in 1200 .
facts and figures
In 2004 , 1,883 horses and 62 racks were brought to the Zuidlaardermarkt for trade. In the same year there were exactly 350 market stalls, which together covered a length of 4.2 kilometers in the streets of Zuidlaren. Market manager is Jaap Mellema from the municipality of Tynaarlo . Many volunteers help organize the event, including the local choral society.
Web links
- Website about the Zuidlaardermarkt ( Memento of April 21, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) (Dutch, German, English)
- Website with photos from the Zuidlaardermarkt ( Memento from March 12, 2007 in the Internet Archive )